Course of Life Podcast

Bud Cauley wins, the New York Knicks win, and a preview of the 2026 US Open.

• Bud Cauley, after 238 starts and almost losing his life in a car accident, climbs the mountain and wins the 2026 RBC Canadian Open.
• The LPGA’s Dow Championship had an American duo claim their first wins on Tour at the women’s team event.
• The 2026 US Open is this weekend at Shinnecock Hills, and Alex and Michael look at the carnage we should expect, pick their favorites, and which long-shots are worth your time.
• The guys continue reading “RORY” by Alan Shipnuck in our summer Book Club, reading along as Rory makes a mark for himself in the amateur game and breaks through quickly after going pro.
• Outside of golf, Michael shares how horrible it is to have a sleep study, while Alex is enjoying a glass of wine while standing next to a rhino.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares an update on his board game challenge this year, while Alex is loving the show “Friends Keep Secrets.”
• The New York Knicks have done it, reclaiming the NBA crown after over 50 years. Alex admits that they are a lot better than he wants them to be.
• In the baseball world, the Athletics had a Las Vegas residency ahead of joining the strip permanently in a few years, and the offensive fireworks seen over six games in the desert is incredible.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorite German food from a trip to Fredericksburg, TX, while Michael is making some new videos of what he’s making in the bakery.